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Region II Dance

Jota Cagayana

This dance originated in Spain and found its way to many places in the islands. Although it is Filipinized in many
ways, Jota Cagayana still displays the fire and fury of its European origin. It is performed by the Ibanags situated
in the Cagayan Valley. The steps are similar to that of the famous European dance steps such as the mazurka,
polka, gallop and waltz.

A.Artist Bacground

People in Cagayan valley dressed very simply. Old women used the saya and kimono while men used the camisa
de chino or the barong tagalog. The value of bayanihan, sharing, cooperation, brotherhood, self-responsibility,
respect, love, peace, and dignity, are still very much alive in Cagayan.

B. Nature

This kind of dance is influenced by the Spanish. Cagayanan people inspired to to dance the jota cagayanan
because this dances were among the most popular dances in the Philippines. Jotas as performed by the early
Spanish settlers in the Philippines. Also jota cagayanan was dance by a couple like in wedding and parties.

C. Everyday Life

Its traditionally dance by cagayanan people most likely to any kind of celebration or event in their place. they
show their talents in this dance. Its tradition to them because it was so appreciatable to themby influence of
Spanish colonist year of 20th century.

D.Society, Politics, Economics and History

The Filipinos adapted this lively and delightful dance with different versions. These versions are combinations of
Spanish and Filipino dance steps and music. Notable differences between the Philippine and Spanish jotas are the
use of unstrung bamboo castanets. The jota is accompanied by the Philippine rondalla often consisting of
a bandurria, guitar, bass and other mandolin-type instruments.

Variations of jotas differ from region to region. One such example is the Jota Paragua. The Jota Paragua came
from Palawan’s old capital-Cuyo Islands displays a heavy Castilian influence. The zapateados (footwork),
cubrados (curved arms), and Sevillana (flounced and ruffled) style of dress are evidently Spanish in origin. The
ladies wave their mantón (es), or decorative shawl, while the gentlemen keep brisk pace with bamboo castanets.
The music is an alternating fast and slow tempo similar to Spanish airs which accompany dances like
the flamenco, jota, bolero, seguidilla and fandango.
Other examples of Philippine jotas are Jota Manileña from Manila, Jota Caviteña from Cavite and Jota
Moncadeña from Tarlac.

E. Mode Of Reception
the Philippine Jota was among the most popular dances during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines and
up to the early 20th century. It was originally performed in social gatherings (like weddings, parties and baptisms)
during the Spanish period in the Philippines. Jotas dance found in Cagayan valley the beautiful city in the
philiphines.

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